Linuxers May 2008

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creating user from /etc/passwd file ?
by Agnello George 21 May '08

21 May '08

HI i had a small query, i wanted to know if it is possible to create a home directory for a particular user by just editing the /etc/passwd file. Suppose for eg : i have abt 1000 unix users, and due to some unforseen reasons my server crashes, however i have copy of the /etc/passwd and /etc/shadow file , Now is there a way to directly add those ( 1000 odd user ) to my system with out actually manually using the useradd command ( yes, it is possible to write loop script that will read the /etc/passwd file and create the users ) but is there any other way to do this. thanks for your feed back -- Regards Agnello Dsouza www.linux-vashi.blogspot.com

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completely open-source company // open-source hardware // mesh networking // minimal hardware // heat sink
by Erach 21 May '08

21 May '08

hi, rony introduced me to this list. i want to examine the technical and business and accounting implications of an open-source company to replace a cell-phone provider like AIRTEL. 1. uses shoutcast (for free radio). 2. uses video editor of kde linux. 3. uses kubuntu linux in server / enterprise and desktop mode. 4. uses alibaba.com for sourcing parts/assembled computers. 5. uses tiny erp or open source erp for interfacing to its customers with the same call-center screen as customer service reps use (no hidden marketing costs). 6. gives free education to all --- or open-source education. 7. uses open source cpu and chip set design ( i remember the macintosh had minimal hardware since cpu did everything ---- a friend of mine had commented on this). 8. all-in-one monitor or keyboard pcs (see alibaba.com) 9. integrated networking remember, open-source business practises too. i did my b.tech in computer science from iit-mumbai (all electronics courses taught) and phd in computer science from university of minnesota, minneapolis (did enough courses in electronics/vlsi to qualify for a minor). i feel the chipset design // open-chip-set can be done. we need something cheap ---- we need a solution for the teeming masses of india. remember billing is important ---- so we use open erp. is it true the gnu license now requires service providers (like google earth) to make their code (and perhaps expert system rules too) open-source.

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[Commercial] Opening for a Senior Technical Architect at Kijiji India
by Vijay Basrur 20 May '08

20 May '08

Hi, We are looking for a Sr. Technical Architect with more than 8 to 10 years of experience on the LAMP technology stack. He/She will be responsible for the entire Software Engineering function at Kijiji. A willingness to work for a startup, a passion for open source and a proven track record would be an ideal combination. He/She will be expected to manage the entire software development life cycle along with addressing architecture issues to accommodate our aggressive growth plans. We are willing to offer above par compensation for the right candidate and this position also attracts ESOP's. Interested candidates can write to nmehta [at] kijiji [dot] in Thanks Vijay

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Linux Piracy
by Siddhesh Poyarekar 20 May '08

20 May '08

Hi, I needed a Debian/Ubuntu/Mandriva DVD to install on my sisters new laptop. So I went around hunting for a LFY magazine for the free DVD. On my way I cam across a pirated CD stall at andheri station and was surprised to find a 'pirated' copy of Fedora core 8. I went up to him to ask for a Debian DVD. "What's that?", he asked. I told him it was a Linux. So he responded that he had only two Linux... ek Fedora aur doosra 'man-drive' ;) Either ways, good to see Linux penetrating another market ;) -- Siddhesh Poyarekar http://siddhesh.in

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I/O Error....Cannot read from fd0
by Rony 19 May '08

19 May '08

Hello Everyone, Some time back I read a message about this error showing up when Ubuntu was booted live. I cannot recollect whether it was on this list or elsewhere else. However today at a client's place when I tried Kubuntu 8.04 + KDE4 live on an unbranded Intel 865G mobo, it showed the same error lines after the initial kernel loading. After a second try, I let it move further and after 4 or 5 lines of the error, it booted further normally and brought the desktop up. One very good advantage of 8.04 is that NTFS partitions can be directly viewed in the GUI file browser (Dolphin) with write access. So it is ideal for taking backups from NTFS partitions to other NTFS partitions....something that was a PITA till now. -- Regards, Rony. GNU/Linux ! No Viruses No Spyware Only Freedom.

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Finnix - A Lightwieght Diagonistic CD
by Rony 19 May '08

19 May '08

Hello Everyone, I was looking for a Debian based live CD for diagonistic purposes and came across a very nice featherweight distro called Finnix. Here is what the site says..... "Finnix is a self-contained, bootable Linux CD distribution ("LiveCD") for system administrators, based on Debian testing. You can mount and manipulate hard drives and partitions, monitor networks, rebuild boot records, install other operating systems, and much more. Finnix includes the latest technology for system administrators, with Linux kernel 2.6, LVM2, encrypted partitions, etc. And above all, Finnix is small; currently the entire distribution is over 300MiB, but is dynamically compressed into a bootable image of about 100MiB^1 <http://www.finnix.org/#endnote_isosizes> . Finnix is not intended for the average desktop user, and does not include any desktops, productivity tools, or sound support, in order to keep distribution size low." I downloaded it yesterday night and tried it today on my system. Booting is fast and takes you to a root prompt. It has a lot of applications for administering disks, testing the internet, even has pppoe tools. I was able to make a pppoe connection and surf the net using lynx. The best part is that though it is featherweight, it uses the latest kernel so it can mount ntfs partitions with write enabled for taking backups into them. When you mount the partition, simply replace the normal -t ntfs with -t ntfs-3g. If you are into maintaining GNU/Linux or Doze systems, this CD is a must have. -- Regards, Rony. GNU/Linux ! No Viruses No Spyware Only Freedom.

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Re: [ILUG-BOM] Strange problem with installing (K)Ubuntu.
by Arun Khan 19 May '08

19 May '08

On Sunday 18 May 2008, jtd wrote: > Message: 2 > Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 14:17:46 +0530 > From: jtd > Subject: Re: [ILUG-BOM] Strange problem with installing (K)Ubuntu. > To: "GNU/Linux Users Group, Mumbai, India" <linuxers(a)mm.glug-bom.org> > > Yes. The MCP61 chipset apic does not play well with linux. But works > very well otherwise. "otherwise" => windows ? -- Arun Khan

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Sugar in Debian sid
by Praveen A 19 May '08

19 May '08

Hi, You can use the Sugar interface (originally designed for OLPC) on Debian now If you are on Debian sid (unstable), just install sugar apt-get install sugar and install any of the activities you like apt-cache search sugar activity It is amazingly new feel, completely innovative interface. Try it now !!! Cheers Praveen -- പ്രവീണ്‍ അരിമ്പ്രത്തൊടിയില്‍ <GPLv2> I know my rights; I want my phone call! <DRM> What use is a phone call, if you are unable to speak? (as seen on /.) Join The DRM Elimination Crew Now! http://fci.wikia.com/wiki/Anti-DRM-Campaign

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Fwd: [Ilugc] ML etiquette
by Kumar Appaiah 18 May '08

18 May '08

FYI. Nice article. Kumar ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Kapil Hari Paranjape Date: Fri, May 16, 2008 at 9:11 PM Subject: [Ilugc] ML etiquette Hello, (Disclaimer: I am *not* trying to fan any flames here!) http://blog.dave.org.uk/2008/05/pointless-battles-for-geeks.html Consider this thread as read only! Kapil. -- _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, email ilugc-request(a)ae.iitm.ac.in with "unsubscribe <password> <address>" in the subject or body of the message. http://www.ae.iitm.ac.in/mailman/listinfo/ilugc -- Kumar Appaiah

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Re: [ILUG-BOM] I/O Error....Cannot read from fd0
by Arun Khan 17 May '08

17 May '08

On Saturday 17 May 2008, linuxers-request(a)mm.glug-bom.org wrote: > Message: 2 > Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 23:59:12 +0530 > From: Rony > Subject: Re: [ILUG-BOM] I/O Error....Cannot read from fd0 > To: "GNU/Linux Users Group, Mumbai, India" <linuxers(a)mm.glug-bom.org> > Arun Khan wrote: > > On Friday 16 May 2008, "mukesh yadav" wrote: > > > > > >> Message: 1 > >> Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 16:14:51 +0530 > >> From: "mukesh yadav" > >> Subject: Re: [ILUG-BOM] I/O Error....Cannot read from fd0 > >> To: "GNU/Linux Users Group, Mumbai, India" > > > > > > > >> but when i reconnected the floppy drive it worked fine. > >> > > > > Do you get the error when you disable the floppy in the BIOS? > I my case, I did not disable the floppy but let the messages keep > coming. After 4 or 5, the boot process continues further. But when it gives error and stops the boot process (like in the OP's setup) it would best to disable devices, in the BIOS, that are not present. This is my approach when I put together any system. I disable any device that is not present or not required (e.g parallel/serial port). -- Arun Khan

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